Ballad of Magic Man
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He'll visit you one night
Sprinkle stardust
In your sleepy eyes
Show you the heavens
Sing you lullabies
The ballad of magic man

He'll take you by the hand
Open your heart up
Help you understand
Dance you in twilight
Whisper secrets and
Why he's the magic man

He'll never let you fall
If racing skyward give the call
He's there to guide you when you feel small
Sing the ballad of magic man

As you go onward in years
You'll find magic man disappears
But the clever who dare look inside
Magic man will always reside




Magic man, magic man
He'll visit you one night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Ballad of Magic Man" portray a mysterious and endearing character who goes by the name of "magic man." The song depicts Magic Man as a person who possesses supernatural abilities and comforts those in need. The lyrics suggest that Magic Man is a transient figure who comes and goes, appearing only to those he chooses. He puts stardust into their eyes, giving them a glimpse of the heavens, and sings lullabies to soothe them to sleep. Magic Man also has the ability to open people's hearts, help them understand, dance with them in twilight, and whisper secrets.


Furthermore, the lyrics indicate that Magic Man is a protector, who never lets people fall when they are racing skyward, and he guides them when they feel small. However, the song suggests that as people grow older, Magic Man disappears, and he is no longer present to bring comfort and solace. Nevertheless, the song assures listeners that those who dare to look inside, Magic Man will always reside.


Overall, the song "Ballad of Magic Man" is a heartwarming tribute to a character who provides solace and comfort to people in need. It highlights the idea that while Magic Man may disappear eventually, his spirit remains in those who he has touched and helped.


Line by Line Meaning

He'll visit you one night
Magic man will come to you at a particular moment in time


Sprinkle stardust
He will do something that feels magical and awe-inspiring, like sprinkling stardust


In your sleepy eyes
He will come to you when you are most vulnerable and feeling powerless


Show you the heavens
He will reveal to you a world beyond what you normally see


Sing you lullabies
He will comfort you and make you feel safe


The ballad of magic man
This is the story of a particular type of magical being


He'll take you by the hand
He will guide you through the unknown and unfamiliar


Open your heart up
He will help you be more open to new experiences and emotions


Help you understand
He will impart knowledge that will help you make sense of the world


Dance you in twilight
He will share a joyful moment with you in a peaceful setting


Whisper secrets and
He will share with you hidden truths known only to the few


Why he's the magic man
This is an explanation of the qualities that make him magical


He'll never let you fall
He will protect you from harm and danger


If racing skyward give the call
If you ever want to explore new heights, he will be there to guide you


He's there to guide you when you feel small
He will help you feel taller when you feel helpless


Sing the ballad of magic man
This is a reminder of the legend of the magic man


As you go onward in years
As you get older and mature


You'll find magic man disappears
You will realize that the magic in the world is not always visible


But the clever who dare look inside
But if you are willing to look beneath the surface


Magic man will always reside
You will find that magic is always within you, waiting to be discovered


Magic man, magic man
This is a reminder of the power of magic, and the magic man's place as its embodiment




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Comments from YouTube:

Classic Who Addiction

I fell in love with this song, it's very relaxing.

Norine Braun

Classic Who Addiction thank you so much ❤️

Norine Braun

Thanks <3

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